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27th Annual Community Christmas Dinner

McPHERSON, Kan. — Would you be interested in volunteering for the 27th Annual Community Christmas Dinner? The Community Christmas Dinner will be on Dec. 25, 2023, at the McPherson Community Building. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. and meals will be served from 11:30 a.m.... Read More.

Waterline Work Affecting North Halstead

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department    HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Due to a water line break in the 2900 block of North Halstead Street, Halstead will be closed at 30th, and closed to thru traffic at 26th Street. Halstead will be open for drop... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved November Bids

By the Kansas Department of Transportation   TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Nov. 15, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled... Read More.

Five Storylines to Watch for this Girls Basketball Season

By Brad Hallier   HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Less than a week ago, snow covered Gowans Stadium at Hutchinson during the Class 3A state championship football ago. There won't be any snow in the gyms Friday night - at least, we hope not - when the high... Read More.

2023 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced

IRVING, Tex. (Big12Sports.com) – Ollie Gordon II is the third Cowboy to capture Offensive Player of the Year, joining Chuba Hubbard (2019) and Justin Blackmon (2010)—all three of whom were honored in their sophomore season. This is the fourth time a running back... Read More.

K-State Outlasts Oral Roberts in Overtime, 88-78

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State scored the last 12 points in overtime to outlast reigning Summit League champion Oral Roberts, 88-78, on Tuesday night before 9,887 fans at Bramlage Coliseum and maintain its perfect record in overtime games under head coach Read More.

Kansas Holds on to Defeat Eastern Illinois, 71-63

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Hunter Dickinson had a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 18, and No. 5 Kansas defeated Eastern Illinois 71-63 on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. BOX SCORE The Jayhawks (6-1) led by a point with about five... Read More.

McPherson Structure Fire at 900 Block of North Myers

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson firemen were called out during the noon hour Wednesday to a structure fire in the 900 block of North Myers. Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann told Ad Astra News the fire originated in the garage on the north side of... Read More.

$20 Bill Challenge Returns!

Every $20 Bill Worth Double at Red Kettles Thanks to Challenge Match By the Salvation Army   HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Dec. 2, 2023) — The Salvation Army’s $20 Bill Challenge returns to the Reno County community this weekend thanks the generous support of local donors putting up a... Read More.

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch Named Chancelor of Vermont State Colleges

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will serve Bethany College through December 31, 2023  By Bethany College   LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System announced today that Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will assume the position of system Chancellor, effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Mauch... Read More.